Title :
A compact multilayered balanced filter using resonators based on interdigitally-coupled lines
Author :
Fukunaga, Tatsuya ; Wada, Kouji
Author_Institution :
TDK Corp., Chiba
Abstract :
This paper presents a new laminated bandpass filters(BPFs) using resonators based on interdigitally-coupled lines. In the proposed configuration, function of a balun is integrated into the filter itself. The transmission characteristics, phase balance and amplitude balance characteristics of the filters are examined by electromagnetic (EM) simulation and experiment.
Keywords :
band-pass filters; resonator filters; BPF; amplitude balance characteristics; balun function; compact multilayered balanced filter; electromagnetic simulation; interdigitally-coupled lines; laminated bandpass filters; phase balance; resonators; transmission characteristics; Band pass filters; Circuits; Electronic mail; Impedance matching; Microwave filters; Passive filters; Resonance; Resonant frequency; Resonator filters; Wireless communication; amplitude balance characteristics; balanced filter; interdigitally-coupled line; phase balance characteristics.;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Conference, 2006. APMC 2006. Asia-Pacific
Conference_Location :
Yokohama
Print_ISBN :
978-4-902339-08-6
Electronic_ISBN :
978-4-902339-11-6
DOI :
10.1109/APMC.2006.4429678